How we uncovered the UK’s biggest site of dinosaur tracks in a quarry in Oxfordshire

The footprints were uncovered at a large quarry in Oxfordshire.

Duncan Murdock, Collections Manager, Earth Collections, Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford • conversation
Jan. 23, 2025 • ~7 min

A new campaign wants to redefine the word ‘nature’ to include humans – here’s why this linguistic argument matters

The meaning of nature has shifted since the word was first used in the 15th century. But is changing the dictionary definition a good idea?

Tom Oliver, Professor of Applied Ecology, University of Reading • conversation
May 10, 2024 • ~8 min

Vaccination surveys fell victim to ‘big data paradox,’ Harvard researchers say

As governments and health officials navigate pandemic, researchers stress the danger that comes with bad information.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Dec. 8, 2021 • ~9 min

Oxford mathematician points out shortcuts in Harvard talk

Marcus du Sautoy discussed his latest work “Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life,” with Melissa Franklin, Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics.

Colleen Walsh • harvard
Nov. 4, 2021 • ~5 min

There are over 7,000 English names for birds – here's what they teach us about our changing relationship with nature

Research suggests our names for birds reflect our changing relationship with the natural world: here's why that matters

Andrew Gosler, Professor of Ethno-ornithology, University of Oxford • conversation
June 18, 2021 • ~8 min

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is cheaper than Pfizer's and Moderna's and doesn't require supercold temperature

There is now a third vaccine that prevents COVID-19 infections. It isn't quite as effective as the other two vaccines but it has advantages that may make it the frontrunner.

Sanjay Mishra, Project Coordinator & Staff Scientist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University • conversation
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~9 min

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